Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Professional training course
Corporate Governance: Principles, Policies and Best Practices
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15 sessions
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15 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Corporate governance is a critical topic that has recently started attracting more attention in business schools and among legislatures, with this trend only increasing. While there are different models for corporate governance, all of them aim to organize the relationship between the company and its stakeholders. Governance models start with Shareholder Wealth Maximization (SWM), which stresses owners' rights, as applied mainly in the US and UK. Other methods of governance, applied in Germany or Japan, for example, bring other stakeholders, such as the workforce and bankers, into play. In addition to these models, this course also covers why board membership may be one tier or two tiers and includes discussions about board structure, committees, their functions and duties, the audit committee, and the appointment and remuneration committee. Other topics discussed are the chairman's role and the effect of institutional investors.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain corporate governance and its principles and benefits
- Evaluate the advantages of different corporate governance models
- Define and defend the roles of the different stakeholders in governance
- Advise on best practices in efficient corporate governance
- Recommend best practices in transparency and disclosure
Who should attend
Target audience
- Board members, chief financial officers, senior management, directors, finance managers, financial controllers, accounting and finance personnel, legal counsel, corporate legal advisors, corporate secretaries, lawyers, external and internal auditors, HR managers, and department heads.
- Target Competencies
- Understanding board of directors structure
- Analyzing board committees
- Assessing board power
- Defending shareholder rights and responsibilities
- Employing the control environment
- Evaluating wealth maximization
Methodology
Learning approach
- The course is built on presentations by the instructor and the participants and includes exercises and case studies to be discussed in the training.
Course content
Course outline and key learning areas
Module 1
Overview of Corporate Governance (CG)
- Definition of corporate governance
- The scope of corporate governance
- Corporate governance principles
- The macro governance picture
- Corporate governance benefits
- Reputation, competition and ethics
- Code of conduct
Module 2
Models of Governance
- Shareholder Wealth Maximization (SWM) model
- Corporate Wealth Maximization (CWM) model
Module 3
International models of corporate governance
- Japanese Model
- German Model
- Corporate governance failure
Module 4
The Stakeholders
- Shareholders' rights
- The board of directors
- Directors’ duties and rights
- The chairperson
- The executive management
- ICGN on executive remuneration
- The institutional investors
Module 5
Building Efficient Governance
- Board selection, remuneration, and evaluation
- Board independence
- The efficient board
- Communicating corporate governance
- ICGN on anti-corruption
- OECD on corporate governance framework
- Assessing corporate governance efficiency
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Corporate Governance: Principles, Policies and Best Practices cover?
This course covers Accounting and Finance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 19 - 23 October 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
Board members, chief financial officers, senior management, directors, finance managers, financial controllers, accounting and finance personnel, legal counsel, corporate legal advisors, corporate secretaries, lawyers, external and internal auditors, HR managers, and department heads., Target Competencies, Understanding board of directors structure
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Rome, Kuala lumpur, Dubai, Istanbul, Vienna.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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